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Grand Imam of Al Azhar welcomes India-Pakistan ceasefire

Sun, 11 May 2025 - 03:56 GMT

“We welcome the ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan as a significant step toward boosting peace, security, and stability in South Asia and across the world,” said the Grand Imam on his Facebook page on Sunday.

Egypt’s Foreign Minister Holds Phone Calls with Indian and Pakistani Counterparts to Support Ceasefire Efforts

Sun, 11 May 2025 - 01:33 GMT

During the calls, Minister Abdelatty welcomed the ceasefire agreement announced by India and Pakistan on May 10, 2025. He expressed Egypt’s full support for this significant step and commended both nations for their wise decision, which contributes to de-escalation, fosters calm, and promotes security and stability in the South Asian region.

SIS Head: Egypt supports for legitimate rights of Palestinians

Sat, 19 Apr 2025 - 04:20 GMT

Rashwan revealed the scale of Egypt's unprecedented efforts to support the Gaza Strip. He stated that Egypt has received 105,000 Palestinians— including the injured, the wounded, and those suffering from chronic illnesses— and has provided them with medical care across approximately 100 Egyptian hospitals.

UN Humanitarian Spox: Gaza's medical sector has deteriorated significantly

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 - 02:42 GMT

The UN Humanitarian Spokesperson for Gaza, Olga Cherevko, called for the necessary protection of civilians, especially humanitarian workers.

Ambassador hands Indonesia FM copy of Gaza reconstruction plan prepared by Egypt

Sun, 16 Mar 2025 - 12:58 GMT

The Indonesian minister stressed his country's backing to the rights of the Palestinian people, outcomes of the latest Arab Summit, and Egypt's efforts aimed at stabilizing the ceasefire and continuation of negotiations.

Egypt aspires EU would continue to provide humanitarian aid to Gaza: FM

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 - 11:24 GMT

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Badr Abdelatty, and High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas discussed Monday over the phone Gaza reconstruction plan.

Egyptian president, EU commissioner discuss illegal migration, Middle East crises

Sun, 02 Mar 2025 - 11:22 GMT

President Abdel Fatah El-Sisi received Sunday EU Commissioner for the Mediterranean Dubravka Suica.

Egypt Leads the Way: Humanitarian Aid and Diplomacy in Gaza's Path to Peace

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 - 08:26 GMT

Egypt has long stood as a pivotal mediator in the Middle East, leveraging its strategic position and diplomatic acumen to foster stability in the region.

Egypt, Jordan reiterate necessity of starting Gaza reconstruction without Palestinians' displacement

Sun, 16 Feb 2025 - 12:44 GMT

President Abdel Fatah El-Sisi received Sunday Crown Prince of Jordan Hussein Bin Abdullah to discuss "the circumstances on the occupied Palestinian territories."

Israeli violations of Gaza Ceasefire Agreement

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 - 02:13 GMT

Since the ceasefire was declared on January 19, 2025, and until February 10, 2025, the Gaza Strip has witnessed numerous Israeli violations.

Hamas affirms its commitment to prisoner swap deal as per agreed-upon timetable

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 - 12:11 GMT

Discussions focused on the importance of fully adhering to the terms of the agreement, particularly in securing housing for displaced families and urgently providing prefabricated houses (caravans), tents, heavy machinery, medical supplies, fuel, and continued humanitarian assistance, as outlined in the agreement.

Egyptian FM holds series of meetings with U.S. congressmen, senators on Middle East conflicts

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 - 11:55 GMT

The minister began a visit to Washington on Sunday.

Egyptian FM discusses Gaza ceasefire with U.S. National Security Advisor, Special Envoy to the Middle East

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 - 09:59 GMT

Minister Abdelatty equally stressed the necessity of a political process that would lead up to establishing a Palestinian state on the borders of June 4, 1967 having as capital Eastern Jerusalem.

Egyptian FM urges start of early recovery in Gaza without displacement in meeting with U.S. Senator

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 - 12:00 GMT

The minister began his visit to Washington Sunday by meeting Senator Chris Van Hollen, member of the Senate's Foreign Relations Committee, and the Appropriations Subcommittee for State, Foreign Relations and Related Programs.

Egyptian, Bahraini FMs discuss Gaza, Syria in phone call

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 - 01:28 GMT

The foreign ministers of Egypt and Bahrain discussed Thursday in a phone call the outcomes of the former's visit to Manama.

Almost 500 bodies extracted from beneath Gaza ruins

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 - 01:01 GMT

The number of Palestinian victims and injured rose to 47,583 and 111,633, respectively, since October 7, 2023.

FM Abdelatty reviews Egypt's efforts to ensure sustainability of Gaza ceasefire agreement

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 - 10:42 GMT

Abdelatty further stressed the importance of empowering the Palestinian Authority politically and economically, and assuming its duties in the Gaza Strip as part of the occupied Palestinian territories.

Egyptian, Turkish FMs hold consultations on conflicts in Arab countries

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 - 03:05 GMT

The foreign ministers of Egypt and Turkey held Tuesday consultations in Ankara, addressing bilateral ties and regional issues of joint concern.

Diplomats meet delegation from International Crisis Group to present Egypt's vision on Arab, African affairs

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 - 01:32 GMT

The Egyptian side also shed light on the country's role on combating illegal migration.

250 aid trucks enter Gaza, 25 injured Palestinians evacuated to Egypt via Rafah

Sun, 02 Feb 2025 - 02:05 GMT

On the second day of operation at the Rafah border crossing, 25 injured Palestinians crossed into Egypt for medical treatment. On February 1, a total of 37 Palestinian patients—34 children and three adults—along with 39 companions, exited Gaza, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

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